Tired of finishing second to its European rivals, Kawasaki wants the lion’s share of the streetfighter market and it is doing it with its new ’14 Z1000. Read about it in the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS First Ride.

The Versys gets its punch midrange, healthy top-end and wide powerband from the Ninja 650. See how the middleweight fared against the NC700X and V-Strom 650 ABS in our video, then read the full results in our 2013 650 Twins Shootout article.

MotoUSA's off-road editor walks through the installation and overall performance of the SW-MOTECH slidplate in the Kawasaki Versys Project Bike Part IV Video. Read the full details in the 2011 Kawasaki Versys Project Part 3.

MotoUSA slaps a set of Pirelli MT60R dual sport tires on the Kawasaki Versys Project Bike. See the new treads in action in this Kawasaki street bike video. Read the full details in the 2011 Kawasaki Versys Project Part 2.